Winning blow: queen to c4 (c1)
c9-06456naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1480Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
15. Qc4 Qxc4 16. bxc4 Bxe2+ 17. Nxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (+4.6).
- Strong! knight to e2 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxc4, then bxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
SP-288 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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